What type of headache is characterized by progressive worsening over days or weeks, neck stiffness and vomiting, and rash and fever?

A. Headache caused by excessive pressure
B. Headache caused by hemorrhage
C. Headache caused by serious intracranial disease
D. ETTH


ANS: C
Rationale: Headaches caused by serious intracranial disease, including tumor, encephalitis, or meningitis, are characterized by progressive worsening over days or weeks, neck stiffness and vomiting (irritation of meninges), rash and fever (bacterial meningitis or Lyme disease), and a history of cancer or human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection.

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